"O wad some Pow'r the giftie gie us, to see oursels as others see us" -
Robert Burns.
(No, he wasn't one of my clients)

These extracts are taken from letters and e-mails received from clients, both individual and corporate, who experienced my services as a guide, tour manager or travel director, including driver-guiding, coach guiding, extended touring, incentive groups and site inspections. Some names may have been withheld but all are verifiable. I never ask for comments so they are all unsolicited.

I want to thank you so very much for the perfect tour of London. You are extremely knowledgable. It was fabulous to be able to sit back, relax and know we were in wonderful hands.
And I LOVE your car!!!! What a BIG difference it made in being able to enjoy all the sights. Melissa Jones. San Diego, California.

Thank you again for making my parents first trip to England so memorable and so filled with rich history to bring everything into context.
We would have walked into cathedrals, looked around and walked out. We would have missed 80% of the experience. You were a complete gentleman with a keen sense of humor which made the trip all the more enjoyable. We will definitely use you again when my husband and I return, hopefully within the year.Sue Britton, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Our trip to England was particularly enhanced by the services of our Blue Badge Guide, Peter Jamieson. Besides being always punctual and professional, he entertained us with interesting anecdotes, unusual facts and even pertinent quotations from historical figures as well as dramatic Shakespearean recitations. He was never lost, knew just where to eat and shop and was particularly thoughtful…relieving us of packages while sightseeing on foot, assisting with transferring our digital photos to a different media. We toured numerous attractions and scenic locales without feeling rushed.
His driving was very safe and the routes chosen made our visual images of the beautiful Cotswold area of England so special. In the end, Peter Jamieson is a special person using his talents to show us the beauty of England and its traditions. We ended up totally in love with England thanks to Peter.
Thank you again and we will return to finish another chapter.Gus and Anita. Culver City, California

First of all, let me say thank you for making our visit to London more memorable than I thought possible! It has been over three months since our two days with you and you still rank as a highlight of the trip. Your knowledge concerning the sites we visited (Stonehenge, Bath, Canterbury, and Leeds Castle) was outstanding and the insight you gave us into life in England was invaluable. When planning this trip, I did not realize you were an attraction, or "site" to see, but when I ask the kids what there favorite part of our London trip was they always mention you. We were truly fortunate to spend a few days with you and when we return to the London area we will certainly look for your services again!Mark Sowell, Nacogdoches, Texas

Thanks so much for a truly wonderful day. I couldn't imagine a more wonderful guide than yourself. You were friendly, patient, intuitive, funny and also very knowledgeable about the history of what we were seeing. Your care for our handicapped mother was truly exceptional-I think she wanted to leave with you rather than put up with us for the remainder of the trip! P.S. My family wants to adopt you.Dr. MikeThompson and Family Santa Barbara, Ca, USA

We all fell in love with our guide/driver Peter Jamieson. I can't begin to say how much we enjoyed his company and his wit and how hard he worked to accommodate our every need. We have had guides all over the world but Peter was special - for his encyclopaedic knowledge as well as his ability to get us where we needed to go. Might we take him with us on all our shoots???Susan McNally, Writer/Producer/Director, Rudy Maxa's World

Our driver guide Peter Jamieson . . was a complete joy to us, making a success of our trip all day, every day. He has a small refrigerator, so that we always had cold bottled water. He gave us information about the countryside and villages through which we were passing and the history of these places. If there was anything he couldn't immediately tell us, he had piles of information . . and could quickly find out. He was most helpful in making suggestions about gardens we might visit, and rearranging plans when necessary. He was so willing, . amiable, intelligent, and easy to get along with, that the days went by all too fast. He really worked overtime in the evenings, making plans for the following day.From the Travel Journal of Molly & Fred Fisher

Peter, you made my mum's dream trip come true and I will forever thank you. Your manners, so gentle, and so efficient.Nancy Talley, Massachusetts

Nell Frassica - Nancy Talley's mum

Erudite, perspicacious, fastidious! You turned our trip around from a disappointment to a pleasure.Renee & Jim Reiss,Texas

Nourished by reading, recollection and conversation, the euphoria lingers still! For everything you did for my husband and me during our recent travel, for your patience with us and for the fascinating and valuable information you imparted to us - seriously when appropriate and with wit, humour and charm at times - we thank you again. You were deeply appreciated as a person as well as for the excellent service you provided.Joan Ellis, California

All good things must come to an end but memories like our experience with you will never be forgotten: you were a perfect guide, a humorist, a referee, but most of all a grand human being who the three of us will never forget. We loved the tapes.John Growich, California

We have had a wonderful nine days and have you to thank for that. So reviewing my diary, I realise all that we have seen and done and it is truly amazing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your patience, and most of all your sense of humour. It made our trip perfect.Clare Growich, California

We finally completed our European tour. Nelson and I agreed that you were the best prepared, most congenial and most interesting of the guides we had. Thank you for going beyond the call of duty . . . Thank you for your patience too. You were a fabulous guide and we will highly recommend you.Necee Lane, Colorado

Necee Lane and family

The travel agency described you as "excellent English guide with much experience, intelligence (Gentleman!)" What they did not mention was "good sense of humour, brilliant ideas, strong nerves, strong will (you got up that hill) etc." I do thank you for your great help and support and for 2 unforgettable days in London.
So, dear Gentleman, thanks again.Sabrina, (with an Austrian Incentive Company)

Thank you for driving and guiding us all over the country. You were the perfect man for the job. I'll remember this trip for ever. Cindy and I enjoyed your humour and your description of events and people in history in England, Wales and Scotland. You went beyond the call of duty to make our trip enjoyable.
A & K made a good choice for us when they hired you.Henrietta Sexty, California

We would like to thank you very much indeed, Peter, for all the trouble you took with this after all the last minute hassle . . . It was REALLY appreciated. Fortunately it put our VIP in a good mood for the rest of the week. We were told that they all loved their day with you - especially the map reading!Christine Hepher for a major London Destination Management Company

I will never forget your kindness on our trip! You are a memory that will always be in my heart.Marian Snyder, Florida

Hope these photos remind you of how very much fun we had with you in London!!! You truly brought history to "real life" for us and made it so interesting. We can never thank you adequately for sharing three days of your life with Jim and me - and our crazy friends!!! Please know that we have lots of great memories to cherish for a long, long time - we hope!!!Peg Harrison, Alabama.

We loved our tour with you - it was indeed one of the great pleasures we appreciated while abroad. Thank you for your wealth of knowledge, sense of humour and overall appreciation of life. You are a treasure.Pam Lewis, Tennessee

We all thank you so very much for guiding us through your beautiful country. Your professionalism, patience and sense of humour were appreciated by all of us. In addition we enjoyed your companionship. We were very comfortable with you as a part of "The Family Hurff"Harold Hurff, Pennsylvania

Thank you for being such a dedicated and attentive tour director. . . giving us an enjoyable and memorable journey. I thoroughly enjoyed the material you presented during the tour. Personally it was very refreshing for me to hear a truly educated Englishman speak the English language . . . You've a great sense of humour. My deepest gratitude to you for sharing this wonderful experience with us. You made it possible and, Peter, you made my trip.Kate Snow, California

I particularly want to commend our tour guide. Mr. Peter Jamieson. I've often thought that keeping track of a group of tourists and keeping them amused at the same time must require an unusual combination of talents. Peter proves the theory. He was knowledgeable, most entertaining, very helpful with suggestions for extracurricular activities, and handled our physical arrangements so smoothly that it looked easy. He's by far the best we've had in our three cruises with you.From a letter to Royal Viking Line from James H. Lavery, Jr., Florida

You were helpful, extremely courteous, and kind to the "old folks". Your wit kept us cheerful and alert; and your commentary and "history" lessons were great.My wife especially enjoyed your selection of musicWilliam and Geraldine Cook.

Your quick wit and abundant knowledge joined with your wonderful sense of humour have enhanced my holiday immensely. Thank you for your time, talent, patience and hard work.Joan Bujold, Canada

You are an excellent guide who mixes knowledge with just the right amount of humour and seriousness. You helped greatly in making our first trip abroad one which we will always remember with great fondness.The Wilkinsons

Your wonderful English wit and priceless stories about history truly made each of our tours delightful. Ordinarily I hate bus (oh excuse me, "coach") tours but thanks to you, each one was a special treat. You are truly in the right business.Irene & Bill French.

Your efforts have helped us to create some lasting - and fond memories of what has been one of the most successful programs in the past decade.Evert De Wyn III, General Motors Corporation, Detroit

Thank you, Peter for bringing England's past into the present - in living color! With humour, kindness and good driving.Dot Franklyn & Fred Blaicher, Florida.

Thank you for the wonderful, informative, amusing facts and anecdotes you shared with us. You are a terrific guide and made our first trip to England very special indeed.Edward J Paquette, Director, Alumni Relations, Northwestern University

We are so grateful to you - you really made our trip. It worked out perfectly. Day after day we were together and we enjoyed every minute, due to your diligence, thoughtfulness, kindness, good driving, good car, attention to detail - and delightful personality. You were very perceptive about our feelings in every way. We think about you often, and we love to talk about the gardens - these are recollections to cherish for years ahead.Molly & Fred Fisher, Ohio (Sent with a copy of their journal)

The KION-TV trip was perfect . . . you were the reason, Peter! You are England's greatest ambassador and diplomat . . you made London and Scotland live fondly within us for all our years. Thank you for your wonderful support and tireless efforts. You have a wonderful wit and charming personality.Gina Ayanian, Senior Vice President, Media Incentive Marketing, San Francisco.